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Are US home-sale revenues finally bottoming out? Intel examines

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The steepest part of the home-transaction downturn appears to be over. Is this where business turns around? Intel dives into the data. Continue reading →

Avoid these 5 deal-killers to bulletproof your transactions

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Once you get a transaction, writes team leader Carl Medford, you need to get it to the finish line. Here are five escrow failures that can stop you in your tracks. Continue reading →

Home prices rose in May in defiance of down housing market

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Prices rose 0.7 percent from April to May after adjusting for increases typically experienced in spring, according to estimates released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

Home sales see typical boost in May to close a sluggish spring

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The National Association of Realtors recorded 408,000 sales of existing homes in May. Before the pandemic, that number was closer to 530,000. Continue reading →

Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage

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The company’s transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp’s. Here’s what’s fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its “exponential growth phase,” according to analyst Mike DelPrete. Continue reading →

Mike DelPrete Intel exclusive: Big brokerages spar in race to cut costs

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All of the biggest players in real estate are cutting costs, but some are better off than others to weather the storm, Mike DelPrete argues in his first exclusive filing for Inman Intel. Continue reading →

That’s a deal-breaker! 15 reasons buyers are backing out

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The recent uptick in canceled contracts reveals that buyers with tepid toes have begun actively looking for valid ways to terminate their purchase, writes mega team leader Carl Medford. Here is his list of top 15 potential deal-breakers. Continue reading →

How to avoid being ambushed by a low appraisal

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Dealing with low appraisals takes skill and creativity. Do your best to make sure the appraisal comes in at the current purchase price and if not, be prepared to implement these strategies. Continue reading →

Here’s how to put your client communication on autopilot

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If you’re looking to scale your business without sacrificing your communication with clients, start shooting videos that explain the next steps in their process. Not only will these videos help you as an agent, your clients will be better served as wel… Continue reading →

Why 99% of what you were taught about lead generation is flawed

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Successful lead generation is not about making hundreds of calls and paying through the nose to find potential clients. Here’s a method for building a system to attract desirable clients. Continue reading →